The High Peace Council representative in Zabul province has resigned citing poor cooperation and inaction from the provincial governor.
Mohammad Daoud Gulzad held a press conference Monday to announce his resignation, accusing governor Mohammad Ashaf Nasari of putting obstacles to the peace process and using finances for his own benefit.
"The provincial governor does not want the peace plans to develop. From the beginning there has been no cooperation from the provincial officials. Because of this, I am going to resign from my post. I don't want to continue," Gulzad said.
Gulzad also claimed the governor is using "privileges" for his personal benefit.
"The Zabul provincial governor wants to hide the corruption," he said.
"At the moment there are six districts which are not controlled by the government and the central government is not ruling," he added.
Zabul deputy governor Mohammad Jan Rasoulyar rejected Gulzad's claims in a telephone call with TOLOnews Monday saying that the local officials are trying to strengthen the peace process in this province.
He said the officials have cooperated with the provincial peace council and have not hesitated before any attempt to ensure permanent security in the province.